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There\u2019s plenty to see in the immediate vicinity of Fagradalsfjall volcano<\/a>. This part of Reykjanes <\/a>is littered with fascinating ruins and wrecks, as well as bearing evidence of past eruptions in its lava landscape and geothermal properties in its steaming vents. If you\u2019re in the area and you plan to explore, here are our recommendations for the top five attractions around Fagradalsfjall volcano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Lagoon Spa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blue Lagoon Spa<\/a> is only a fifteen minute drive and 8 miles by road from the car park at Fagradalsfjall. If you\u2019ve hiked up the ridge trails to take a closer look at the volcano, your aching quads and strained calf muscles will thank you for tacking on a spa session after you return to your car. Before long you\u2019ll be shrugging off your dusty clothes and easing yourself into the warm, milky waters of this popular geothermal bath. Slap a restorative silica mud mask onto your face and wade across to the bar to get yourself a drink. Settle back and relax, letting your mind wander to that incredible volcanic scenery you\u2019ve just witnessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kr\u00edsuv\u00edkurberg cliffs (Kr\u00edsuv\u00edkurbjarg)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kr\u00edsuv\u00edkurberg\u2019s cliffs aren\u2019t especially high, but they are impressively wide, stretching for more than three miles along the southern coast beside Reykjanes. The many visible strata in the cliff face represent separate layers of lava, each with their own subtle differences in colouring. In summer, they provide a home for tens of thousands of migratory birds, including fulmar, guillemots, razorbills, peewits and kittiwakes. Because of this, this remote spot attracts many birdwatchers armed with binoculars and long lenses. In the 17th<\/sup> century, this was also a place where Turkish invaders tried to come ashore, on what\u2019s known as R\u00e6ningjast\u00edgur, or the Bandits\u2019 Path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00f3psnes\u2019 shipwrecks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you were in any doubt about the power of the waves that batter Reykjanes, you only need to take a stroll along the H\u00f3psnes peninsula. This part of the area is littered with shipwrecks, a powerful reminder of how dangerous this stretch of coastline has been for fishermen and their boats in rough seas. There are information boards beside the derelict vessels which outline the events which caused them to founder. The Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson III, for instance, came a cropper on the rocks in February 1988; fortunately all of the eleven crew members were airlifted to safety by helicopter. Even with today\u2019s technology, this part of Iceland is a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ruins of Selatangar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fishing has long been important to the people of Reykjanes. In the past, it was a vital source of protein in their diet and a useful commodity to trade with those who sailed to the country from mainland Europe. There were once well over a hundred fishing stations along Iceland\u2019s coast, but almost no traces of them remain. They\u2019d have functioned as a temporary settlement during the spring \u2013 by summer, everyone was needed to work on the farm and bring in the harvest.  Selatangar was one such place until it was abandoned in the 1880s. It\u2019s now a ruin and only the foundations of those huts remain to give us an idea of what those places might have been like. Imagine how tough it would have been and count your blessings you don\u2019t have to live or work in such conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katlahraun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This coastal spot is well worth a closer look. Located within the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, a quarter of an hour by car along the 427 adjacent to Selatangar, this lava field is quite unusual in that it is circular. During a volcanic eruption around 2000 years ago, lava flowed down to the sea. When the hot molten rock met the cold Atlantic Ocean waves, it solidified into a barrier. Lava backed up in a pool behind this blockage and spread out to form the shape you still see all these centuries later. Trapped gases had to force their way out, creating a lava chimney. Take a hike and marvel at the wonders of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional attraction:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kleifarvatn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This breathtaking lake is Reykjanes\u2019 largest, covering more than three square miles in area. Nevertheless, an earthquake a couple of decades ago drained it of about a fifth of its water, creating some hot springs in the process. Icelandic author Arnaldur Indri\u00f0ason was so inspired by the event he used it as a plot device in a novel; as the water level fell, a body was revealed. Kleifarvatn is still one of the country\u2019s deepest lakes, measuring 97 metres at its deepest point. Unusually, it is not fed by rivers \u2013 if you were to walk all around its perimeter you\u2019d see that there is no visible water coming in or going out. Instead, the water comes from underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Reykjanes Peninsula offers an abundance of geological marvels and historical intrigue, it also holds a few unexpected thrills. Not far from these rugged coastal wonders, the Mega Zipline in Hverager\u00f0i<\/a> invites you to experience Iceland\u2019s volcanic landscape from a striking new perspective. Soaring above geothermal valleys and lava-scarred terrain, the ride adds an exhilarating twist to your day of discovery – an ideal way to cap off your journey through this ever-changing land of fire and ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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